Marilyn Ruth Snow visited her local hospital on Nov. 9 with a tiny, stubborn tick embedded in her shoulder blade. Two days later, the active and healthy 73-year-old, a Rockland area watercolor artist better known as Lyn, would speak her last coherent words with her family. “After that she became delirious and she was in […]
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Bomb threats reported at Walmart stores in Calais, Thomaston, Palmyra
Bomb threats at Walmart stores were reported in three towns throughout the state on Friday afternoon. Calais Police Chief David Randle confirmed the store in that town received a threat, and Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland said threats were also reported in Thomaston and Palmyra. Randle said police in Calais are no longer […]
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Thomaston woman gets nine months for dealing heroin, cocaine
ROCKLAND — A 30-year-old Thomaston woman was sentenced Friday to nine months and one day in prison after admitting she had been involved in the sale of heroin and cocaine out of her home. Alicia M. Santamore pleaded guilty in Knox County Superior Court to two counts of trafficking in drugs (cocaine and heroin) and […]
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LifeFlight called after motorcyclist plunges 30 feet over embankment in Thomaston
THOMASTON — A Spruce Head woman was injured late Saturday morning when she lost control of the motorcycle she was riding, hit a guardrail and plummeted 30 feet down an embankment at the intersection of High Street and New County Road in Thomaston. Melissa Robbins, 40, was driving a friend’s 2002 yellow Honda Spirit, according […]
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76-year-old sailor leaves Thomaston to circle the globe
THOMASTON — Stanley Paris sailed down the St. George River on Monday afternoon, headed for Florida, Bermuda and around the world. At 76, he hopes to circumnavigate the world in 120 days. That would net the native New Zealander the official title of the oldest person to circle the world nonstop and unassisted. It also […]
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Roxbury ATV Riders raising money for autism education
ROXBURY — The Roxbury ATV Riders will hold a ride Sunday, Aug. 4, to benefit Autism Awareness of Maine. Club President Mike Worthley said at least 100 riders are expected to participate in the 40-mile, four-hour ride. “It’s a great cause,” he said. “I know kids and adults with autism.” Participants are asked to register […]
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Karen Marks Lemke
1948 – 2013 LEWISTON — Karen Marks Lemke, 65, of Lisbon Falls, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 28, at Central Maine Medical Center with friends and family by her side. Karen was born on the same date in Rockland in 1948, the daughter of J. Edward and Geraldine Marks. She was raised in Thomaston and […]